R (en. R)

/ɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Letter used in writing.
The word 'rose' starts with the letter r.
Le mot 'rose' commence par la lettre r.
Symbol denoting constant in physics and mathematics.
The constant r often represents the growth rate.
La constante r représente souvent le taux de croissance.

Etymology

Origin of the Latin 'erra', which evolved into 'r' in Roman alphabets.

Common Phrases and Expressions

backwards
Opposite or inverse meaning.
à l'envers
everything is fine
Expression indicating that everything is going well.
tout va bien
nothing to do with it
Indicates the absence of link or relation.
rien à voir

Related Words

reality
Condition of things as they are.
réalité
red
Color associated with fire or heat.
rouge
root
Underground part of a plant.
racine

Slang Meanings

To have money.
He has a lot of r, he can afford vacations.
Il a beaucoup de r, il peut se permettre des vacances.
To be late.
Sorry, I'm still r, I just had a setback.
Désolé, je suis encore r, je viens d'avoir un contretemps.